Nuggets vs Lakers Betting odds and wagering prediction for this game set for April 25, 2024. Place a bet on this NBA basketball game now.

The Lakers, who are down 2-0 in game three of their first-round series against the Nuggets, will be aiming to get back into it. Game three will begin at 10:00 p.m. ET at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. TNT will broadcast the game, with an over/under of 215 points. The Lakers are one point favorites at home and are -110 on the money line, while the Nuggets are -110.

Nuggets vs Lakers Betting Odds

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Nuggets vs Lakers Betting Prediction

Read on for betting odds and analysis in our Nuggets vs Lakers Betting Prediction and Preview, as well as who we believe will win and cover the spread in Los Angeles.

• The Nuggets are now 57-25.
• So far, the Nuggets have scored an average of 114.9 points per game.
• The Nuggets recently defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99.
• Denver will meet the Lakers, who have a 47-35 record.
• Los Angeles’ defensive rating stands at 117.1 points per game.
• The Lakers are aiming to rebound from their loss to the Nuggets.

 Nuggets vs Lakers Betting Prediction: Denver

Here is the Nuggets vs Lakers Betting prediction for Denver.

In Denver’s last game against the Lakers, they won by a score of 101-99. The O/U line for that game was 223.5 points. This improved their overall record to 57-25 for the season.

As the underdog, the Nuggets are 4-6 straight-up and 5-5 against the spread. They have been the underdog in 10 of their 82 games this season.

Denver’s O/U record for the season is 34-48-2, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 215 points, which is lower than their season average of 224.1.

In the Western Conference standings, the Nuggets are currently in 2nd place and have a record of 33-19 against other Western Conference teams. This year, they are 24-6 in non-conference games.

On the road, Denver has a straight-up record of 24-17 and an ATS record of 17-23. Their average scoring differential on the road is +0.7 PPG.

Denver is 13th in the league in scoring this season, at 114.9 points per game. Their production has been better at home, where they have averaged 118 points per game compared to 111.2 on the road. Looking at their field goal percentage, the Nuggets are the 4th best shooting team in the league, at 49%. Their two-point field goal percentage of 56% is 7th best in the NBA.

Nikola Jokic has been carrying the Nuggets offense of late, averaging 27.4 points per game over his last five games. This has come while hitting 67.5% of his shots from the field. In these games, he averaged 1.2 made threes per game on a shooting percentage of 54.5%. For the season, Jokic is averaging 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 9 assists. Jamal Murray is averaging 21.2 points for the season and 23.6 in his last five games.

So far this season, the Nuggets have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, allowing just 109.4 points per game, which is 6th best in the league. Denver has also been excellent at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 35.4% from deep, which is the 2nd best mark in the NBA.

When playing on the road this season, the Nuggets have given up 110.5 points per game, which is 5th best in the league. In terms of field goal percentage, Denver’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 46.4% from the field, which is 7th best in the NBA.

Over their last five games, the Nuggets have given up 108.2 points per game, which is 11th best in the league during that span. During this stretch, opponents have made 36.8% of their three-point attempts.

 Nuggets vs Lakers Betting Prediction: Los Angeles

Now we have the Nuggets vs Lakers Betting prediction for Los Angeles.

In the Western Conference standings, the Lakers are currently in 7th place with a record of 47-35. In Pacific Division play, they are 3rd with a record of 7-10.

As the favorite, the Lakers have won 9 straight games and are 32-13 overall this season. Today, they are favored by 1 point. Against the spread, the Lakers are 20-25 as the favorite and 20-22 ATS at home.

This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 48-37 and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 234.6 points, compared to today’s O/U line of 215.

In their most recent game, the Lakers lost to the Nuggets by a score of 101-99. The Lakers were 7-point underdogs going into the game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for that game was 223.5.

Overall, the Lakers are 40-45 against the spread this season and 20-22 ATS at home. This year, their home ATS record is 20-22, while their straight-up record at home is 28-14.

Looking at the Lakers’ offense, they are averaging 118 points per game this season, which is 6th in the league. This figure has come while ranking last in three-point attempts. The Lakers are 3rd in field goal percentage and 5th in true shooting percentage. So far, they have hit 49% of their shots from the field.

LeBron James is averaging 28.2 points, 10.2 assists, and 8.6 rebounds in his last five games. In that stretch, he hit 40% of his threes. Anthony Davis is averaging 30 points and 13 rebounds in his last five games while hitting 57.7% of his shots from the field. Both players are probable with injuries, with Davis dealing with a back issue and James an ankle injury.

So far this season, the Lakers have struggled on defense, ranking 23rd in the league in points allowed per game at 117.1. However, they have been much better at home, giving up 114.6 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA.

One area where the Lakers have been strong on defense is on the glass, ranking 2nd in defensive rebounds per game. They have also been solid at protecting the rim, coming in 11th in blocked shots per game.

When it comes to defending the three-point line, Los Angeles has had a tough time, ranking 28th in three-pointers made allowed per game at 14.1. Opponents have also shot 37.4% from deep against them.

Nuggets vs Lakers Betting Trends

Here are the Nuggets vs Lakers Betting trends:

Pick the Nuggets (-1) to Cover

• The Nuggets are 38-42-2 against the spread this season.
• The Lakers have won 38 of their 82 games this season against the spread.
• This season, the Nuggets have a 33-37-2 record against the spread in 72 games as a 1-point favorite or above.
• This season, the Lakers have an ATS record of 18-18 in 36 games as a 1-point or greater underdog.

Take the Points Over (215)

• The Nuggets have played 57 games this season with more than 215 points scored, including their current clash.
• This season, 69 of the Lakers’ 82 overall matchups have exceeded 215 total points scored.
• These two teams average 232.9 points per game, which is 17.9 more than the 215 set for this matchup.
• The two clubs’ opponents average a combined 12 more points per game (227) than the over/under for this clash of 215 points.
• The Nuggets’ average point total this season is 9.5 points higher than this game’s score.
• The Lakers’ average point total this season is 20.5 points greater than the game’s over/under.

Back the Nuggets on the Moneyline (-115)

• The Nuggets have won 53 of the 72 games in which they were named odds-on favorites this season, or 73.6%.
• The Lakers have been the moneyline underdog 35 times this season. They have gone 15-20 in those games.
• The Nuggets have a 52-19 record in games where bookmakers prefer them by -115 or better on the moneyline.
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of -105 or more, the Lakers are 14-19 (42.4%).
• The moneyline for this clash has the Nuggets with an expected victory probability of 53.5%.
• In this matchup, the Lakers’ implied moneyline victory probability is 51.2%.

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